JUNE 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1473

The limits of the area above referred to are as follows :—
(a.) On the East : From a position situated at the low-water line in Gurnard Bay at a distance of 8·4 cables 235° from Egypt Point Lighthouse, in a 348° direction for a distance of 7·4 cables ; thence in a 319° direction to the low-water line off Stone Point.
(b.) On the West : By a line drawn from a position, situated at the low-water line in Gurnard Bay at a distance of 10·4 cables 235° from Egypt Point Lighthouse, in a 329½° direction to the low-water line off Stone Point. This limit passes close westward of the position of East Lepe Light-buoy.

The above area is to be indicated in pecked lines on the charts and the note “ (See Cautionary Note on Tel. Cables) ” inserted.

ENGLAND, SOUTH COAST.—SPITHEAD.

Norman’s, Horse, and Spit Forts Lights.—Intended Alterations in Periods.

Date of Alterations.—Between 7th and 9th May, 1924 ; without further notice.
(a.) Norman’s Fort Light :
Position.—North-eastward of Nettlestone Point, Isle of Wight. Lat. 50° 44′ N., long. 1° 06′ W. (approx.).
Abridged Description.—Fl. W.R. ev. 5 sec., 70 ft., 8, 5 m.
Alteration.—The period of the flashing light, with white and red sectors, will be altered from ten to five seconds, thus : Flash 1 sec., eclipse 4 sec.
(b.) Horse Fort Light :
Position.—At a distance of about one mile north-eastward of (a).
Abridged Description.—Gp. Fl. (2) ev. 10 sec., 69 ft., 8 m.
Alteration.—The period of the group flashing white light, showing two flashes, will be altered from twenty to ten seconds.
(c.) Spit Fort Light :
Position.—At a distance of about 1½ miles north-westward of (b).
Abridged Description.—Fl. R., ev. 5 sec., 58 ft., 5 m.
Alteration.—The period of the flashing red light will be altered from ten to five seconds, thus : Flash 1 sec., eclipse 4 sec.

UNITED STATES, ATLANTIC COAST.—MAINE.

Cape Elizabeth.—Intended Alterations in Lights.

Former Notice.—No. 29 of 1924.
Date of Alteration.—On or about 9th May, 1924 ; without further notice.
(a.) Intended alteration in character of north-eastern light :
Position : Lat. 43° 34′ N., long. 70° 12′ W. (approx.).
Abridged Description.—Gp. Fl. (6) ev. 30 sec., 129 ft., 17 m.
Alteration.—The fixed white light will be extinguished and replaced after a short interval by a group flashing white light, showing six flashes about every thirty seconds, thus : Flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 2·5 sec. ; flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 2·5 sec. ; flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 2·5 sec. ; flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 2·5 sec. ; flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 2·5 sec. ; flash 0·5 sec., eclipse 15·0 sec.
Remarks.—The power of the light will be increased to 140,000 candles. In other respects the light will be unaltered.
(b.) South-western light to be discontinued :
Position.—At a distance of about 1½ cables south-westward of (a).
Details.—The fixed white light, quoted in former notice, will be discontinued on the exhibition of the group flashing light mentioned above, and is to be expunged from the charts. The fog-whistle in this position is to be retained.

(1480) PANAMA.

Panama Bay.—Balboa Harbour.—Aids established.

1. On 1st March, 1924, the following lighted beacons were established in Balboa Harbour :—
   (a.) Lighted Beacon No. 19½, a cluster of 3 piles encased in lattice woodwork, painted white, showing a flashing white electric light, on the west bank, in the canal approach, midway between Beacons 19 and 21. Approx. position : 8° 56′ 52″ N., 79° 34′ 15″ W.
   (b.) Lighted Beacon No. 6, a cluster of 3 piles encased in lattice woodwork, painted white, showing a flashing red electric light, on the east bank, opposite Beacon 5, making the turning point from Balboa Inner Harbour to the canal entrance. Approx. position : 8° 57′ 33″ N., 79° 34′ 30″ W.
2. Gas Buoy No. 4, showing a fixed red light is to be established on the eastern side of the entrance channel in place of spar buoy No. 4, which will be discontinued. Approx. position : 8° 54′ 00″ N., 79° 31′ 52″ W.

UNITED STATES, PACIFIC COAST.—CALIFORNIA.

Los Angeles Harbour Entrance.—Amended Fog-signal.

Position.—On outer end of breakwater, on southern side of outer harbour. Lat. 33° 43′ N., long. 118° 15′ W. (approx.).
Abridged Description.—Fog Siren (2) ev. 30 sec.
Details.—The correct description of the fog-signal is a siren, sounding two blasts every thirty seconds, thus : Blast 2 sec., silent 2 sec. ; blast 2 sec., 24 silent.

(1672) BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Vancouver Island.—Alberni Canal.—Port Alberni.—Light established.

Without further notice an unwatched occulting white light, eclipsed at short intervals, will be established on a pile beacon on the eastern side of the channel at the entrance to Somass River. Approx. position : 49° 14′ 28″ N., 124° 49′ 25″ W. (See Notice to Mariners 35 (3194) of 1922.)

AUSTRALIA.

Wreck of s.s. “ Wyrallah.”

Mariners and others are hereby notified that the sector of Red Light shown from the Low Lighthouse, Queenscliff, over the dangers of Point Nepean has been extended 6 degrees to the westward to cover the wreck of the s.s. “ Wyrallah.” From seaward the altered sector shows Red between the bearings of N. 30 deg. E. (magnetic) and N. 3 deg. E. (magnetic).

This Red sector now extends as far to the westward as the line of the Obelisk and High Light.

Mariners entering or leaving Port Phillip Heads by night should keep within the sector of White Light shown from the Low Lighthouse and should not navigate their vessels eastward of the line of the Obelisk and High Light.

The prescribed sailing directions for the navigation of Port Phillip Heads are not otherwise affected by the above alteration.

Port Phillip Heads.—Erection of New Structure, West of Queenscliff Low Lighthouse.

Referring to General Notice to Mariners dated 20th June, 1918, page 66, mariners and others are hereby notified that on or about 1st July, 1924, a steel structure 60 ft. in height will be erected N.W. by W. from the Low Lighthouse, Queenscliff, at a distance of approximately 50 ft. therefrom. An occulting sector of red light will be exhibited from this structure.

This new structure kept in line with the High Lighthouse bearing N. 37° E.—will mark the western limit of the 37 ft. channel through Port Phillip Heads, and will clear the Lonsdale Rock by at least 600 ft.

Further details will be published later.

South Coast.—Candle-power of Lights to be increased.

Mariners and others are hereby notified that the candle-power of the undermentioned lights will be increased on or about the 1st October, 1924.

Point Lowly Light—
Position.—Lat. 33° 00′ S., long. 137° 47′ E., on Chart No. 403.
Power.—The power of the Flashing White Light with Red Sector will be increased from 63,400 to 97,000 candles. The power of the red light will be 38,000 candles.

Althorpe Island Light—
Position.—Lat. 35° 23′ S., long. 136° 51′ E., on Chart No. 2389.
Power.—The power of the Flashing White Light with Red and Green Sectors will be increased from 100,000 candles to 142,000 candles. The power of the red light will be 56,000 candles and of the green light 42,000 candles.
Visibility.—White, red, and green, 25 miles.

Cape Northumberland Light—
Position.—Lat. 38° 04′ S., long. 140° 40′ E., on Chart No. 1062.
Power.—The power of the Flashing White Light will be increased from 100,000 candles to 142,000 candles.
Remarks.—The other details of the above-mentioned lights will remain unaltered. No further notice will be given.

South Coast.—Nuyts Archipelago.—St. Francis Island.—Intended New Light (U).

Mariners and others are hereby notified that a Group Flashing White Light (U) will be established on St. Francis Island on or about 1st July, 1924.

Position.—On the summit of St. Francis Island. Lat. 32° 31′ S., long. 133° 18′ E., on Chart No. 1061.